Planta Queen
Vegan restaurant · Midtown West
15 W 27th St, New York, NY 10001
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Highlights
Creative plant-based Asian fusion sushi, dumplings, and noodles
Creative plant-based Asian fusion sushi, dumplings, and noodles
"We like Buckhead Village's Planta Queen much better than the original Planta in Krog because it dials up the flavor—concentrating on dishes from across Asia—and the fun. You’ll drink yuzu-watermelon sake punch out of a cat-shaped glass under neon lights, and eat vegan sushi rolls that are decent spins on the real things. When you're trying to rally the friends who've been avoiding eating with you since you became vegan, suggest Planta Queen and make them order the hearty dan dan noodles with spicy faux-pork grounds." - nina reeder, demarco williams, juli horsford
"Planta's premise feels a bit like a dare: sushi, minus the fish. And they pull it off so well you won't even miss the pescatarian element. The brand's NoMad location feels palatial for New York City, with high-ceilinged dining areas, moody lighting, and good conversation filling both of its floors. The “torched and pressed,” a deceptively simple roll made of avocado glazed with a miso truffle sauce and kissed by a blow torch, is nutty, sweet, and has a mouth-coating richness. If you're craving more than rolls and nigiri, the bang-bang broccoli, Japanese “steak,” and Singapore noodles are sure to leave you satisfied. Within the city, Planta also has two other locations in Williamsburg that serve burgers, pastas, pizzas, and other American comfort classics, all vegan."
"Say hello to the Westside’s best option for a fancy vegan dinner. Planta Cocina's glitzy space is right on the Marina Del Rey boardwalk, and it feels like the West Coast version of the Versace mansion. They serve vegan sushi, pasta, and bar snacks that closely replicate their meat-and-fish counterparts. We especially love the miso-glazed eggplant nigiri, which tastes better than a lot of the sushi we’ve had in LA. If you’re looking for a restaurant to bring that vegan DJ you met on Hinge, book your table on a “Maki Monday” or “Pour Decision Wednesday,” when you can make the most of Planta’s specials like unlimited rolls and half-priced bottles of wine." - Nikko Duren
"The first location of a plant-based chain in New York City, offering vegetarian takes on classic dishes—examples include General Tso–style cauliflower and vegan poke bowls." - AFAR
"This plant-based vegan export from Toronto and Miami opened with a bang last year, offering a vibrant nightclub-esque scene with solid food to match. Start with the sushi made from watermelon and mushrooms followed by the XO Tofu, Bang Bang Broccoli, Dan Dan Noodles, and Potato Truffle Dumplings and you won’t miss the meat at all. Peruse the “Free Spirits” zero alcohol cocktail list and choose from the Cucumber Mule, Been There Thai’d That, and the Matcha Mojito, which combines Seedlip Garden 108, lime, agave, matcha powder, and mint for a tasty take on a green tea drink." - Vox Creative
